Captain
Russ Kostinas

Member since July 2017 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.

Hey, I'm Captain Russ Kostinas

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.
45
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Top Notch Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(45 reviews)
Virginia Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Great family trip
Great family trip
Sailing with Top Notch
+35
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Tinah H.
Norfolk, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2023
Great day on a beautiful boat with great captain and mate!!
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Johnny W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2023
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Kristen K.
Hampton, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2023
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Andy E.
Hartville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Charter hands down out of VA beach!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2020
We had a great time with Top Notch! We booked them last minute because we had our travel plans to Florida messed up by COVID...
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Ashley H.
Macon, VA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Top Notch Charter Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2023
What a great experience! The day couldnโ€™t have gone more smoothly. We caught over 20 fish, some we threw back. The Captian...
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